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Mark i really think there will be a lot of issue's with the new 1dsMKIII and many of the Canon lenses will not match the the sensor. I think it is a wise decision to hold onto the Zeiss glass you have today. I also suggested on another site until i got the boot again that folks may want to start building there Leica glass for the canon because when the leica R10 comes out they have another option to use there glass. Zeiss as we know is a one way street so folks need to think ahead a little and make some choices for the future with leica coming down the path. This whole DSLR arena is going to change in a drastic way i predict and a lot more aimed directly at the MF backs. It will certainly be interesting to see what unfolds here.
Hi, I would be interested to know why you are suggesting the RZ Pro and not the 645?I am not holding my breath for the high end MFDB's to come down in price. But the Mamiya ZD is relatively affordable. Probably can get into that back and an RZ Pro IID for close to the same price as the new Canon. Of course they are entirely different kits but the Mamiya glass is top notch. Having both the Aptus 75S and the ZD (please, don't ask), I can honestly say that the Mamiya is a far better value for the money.
Dr. Kay, I agree with you that the alternative wide angle lens are the key to the Canon system in full frame.Son.. I realize that there is some gain in the non canon lenses at the focal lengths about 50mm... but for me their weakness is still wide angle. Therefore, I think the 21mm distagon and 35mm PC are the two I will keep for that system. One exception may be the 100mm macro. I still think this lens is so much better than canon macro lens options. Since most macro is Manual focus anyway-- why s tick with canon here. Of course for me I want to really see the difference between the 1DsmkIII and my Medium format set up. I am seriously considering going back exclusively to 35mm format for now.
Mark
Volker,Hi, I would be interested to know why you are suggesting the RZ Pro and not the 645?
Thanks
Volker
My top picks: Any white prime (L telephoto), the 135 L, 200 L and 90 TSE. After that, you're going to need Leica or Zeiss glass to eek the best this camera has to offer. After that, the 35L, 50's 45 TSE, 85 and 100 will probably be at least in the very good category. None of Canon's zooms or shorter focals will do the sensor FULL justice, and you'll be essentially as well off with a 1Ds2 or 5D IMO...There must be some Canon L lenses that would work well on this camera. The question is which ones?
Wait until Husband has perfected the engineering on the G to EOS converter then for wides go with the fabulous Nikon 14-24 2.8 and the 24-70 2.8. Along with the older 70-200 2.8 and a 1.4 teleconverter you have all the kit you need for 98% of your shooting. If you do a lot of macro I would vote for the 200 4.0 (The latest version, not the original!) While the kit seems large the working distance at the 200mm focal length is such that it won't seem a bother.My top picks: Any white prime (L telephoto), the 135 L, 200 L and 90 TSE. After that, you're going to need Leica or Zeiss glass to eek the best this camera has to offer. After that, the 35L, 50's 45 TSE, 85 and 100 will probably be at least in the very good category. None of Canon's zooms or shorter focals will do the sensor FULL justice, and you'll be essentially as well off with a 1Ds2 or 5D IMO...
That is what competition is for.When one hankers for a workable Nikkor G glass to EOS adaptor its time to buy a Nikon FX D. (rhetorical rant)
Nikon have done some nice work on their lens range.
Its almost heresy to say this out loud but I can’t help wondering that Canon have for quite some time been sitting on their laurels neglecting the optical side in their professional offerings.
I know the feeling. Drop a wad of cash on a camera, and it's like unloading a skid of shingles for a new roof ... when you're done the problem is fixed, but it's still the same roof as before.That has been the issue Marc is there glass and it has been for a long time. I know many people bolt on different lenses of leica , Zeiss , Olympus and others. Hell i started it but we should NOT have to do that to get good results. Now this Nikon zoom folks are buying to bolt on. I am sitting here early Sunday morning to unwrap a 5D. Trust me there is no excitement in opening the box at all. That is bad since we all know how much I like gear.